Aqua Egg Hunt on Saturday



Get here this Saturday! There will be bunches of colorful eggs in the pool and participants get to hunt for them. After the hunt, families may stay for open swim, which will begin approximately at 4:30pm. Swim attire is required. Children 6 years and under must be accompanied by a parent in the water.

Hunt Times: 

Age 6 & under (parent required in the water), 1:30-1:40pm, 2:30-2:40pm, and 3:30-3:40pm 

Age 7-10, 1:50-2pm, 2:50-3pm, and 3:50-4pm 

Age 11 & up, 2:10-2:20pm, 3:10-3:20pm, and 4:10-4:20pm 

Online registration is available until 12pm on Saturday, April 13. After that time, all registrations must be completed at the front desk. $10 for one child and one parent. Space is limited.

Easter Egg Hunt

Our traditional Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 20 at 9:30am, on the HMC Town Green, for ages walking-7. Children, grab your parents, baskets and put on your best egg-hunting shoes for a fun-filled morning. Dedicated hunt times by age. Games, music, instrument petting zoo, animal petting zoo, and arts & crafts will begin at 9:30am, along with a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. View hunt times and more.

There will be Duck Donuts & Weird Brothers coffee/hot cocoa for sale. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled egg hunt as lines can be long. Don’t forget to catch story time by age group starting at 10:15am in the Herndon Fortnightly Library! Pre-registration is $9 and the day of event registration is $10.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Register here. The event will be held rain or shine.

Plan Now to Register

Our Summer Program, Camps, and Events Guide is available online and in the HCC. Summer camp and program registration starts at 10am on Wednesday, April 24 for Town residents and at 10am on Tuesday, April 30 for non-Town residents.  

The Herndon Parks and Recreation Department provides fun-filled summer camps and programs! Campers can unplug and play, make new friends, and learn additional skills. Our camps are designed to provide entertainment and enrichment for a few hours, a half-day or a full-day. 

Plus, a new session of SPRING classes is just getting started, with many classes starting in early April and May. Add joy and activity to your spring - sign up for a class today. Get started by reading our Spring Programs and Events Guide.

Spring Break Camps

The school year flying by and next week is FCPS & LCPS Spring Breaks! Fill your child(ren)'s break with fun and engaging activities. Learn more by reading page 16 in our Spring Programs and Events Guide. Registration is ongoing for our Spring Break Camps and spaces are limited.

Play It Safe: Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair

Bike or scooter on over to the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street for a day filled with fun and safety! On Saturday, May 18 from 10am-2pm kids can learn safety tips, riding skills, and complete obstacle courses. The Bike Rodeo will be held from 11am-1pm. Play a virtual reality game in a REAL Camaro. We will also have a bike swap on-site, children can trade in a bike they've outgrown for a bigger one! Bike donations are welcome. There will be refreshments, bike inspections, and a limited amount of bike helmets given away. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Plus, you can even bike to the event on the W&OD Trail. Free and no registration required.

Herndon Festival - New Location, Same Great Festival

Put the 39th annual Herndon Festival, May 30-June 2, on your calendar! The Herndon Festival will be held at Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring Street, Herndon, VA.

The four-day festival features entertainment on two stages, a carnival, a children’s hands-on art area, arts & crafts show, business expo, 10K/5K races and fitness expo, and an eclectic variety of top-quality food vendors. Travel to the Herndon Festival in ease, take our free shuttle bus. Parking will be limited around the Festival. The Herndon Festival is free and open to the public, although there is a charge for some activities. You can follow the Herndon Festival on Facebook.com/herndonfest, Instagram at Herndon Festival, and on Twitter @herndonfestival. You can learn more about event details and the entertainment schedule by visiting www.herndonfestival.net. Thank you to our 2019 Title Sponsor, Northwest Federal Credit Union. 

Happy 40th Anniversary Herndon Community Center Pass Sale

The Herndon Community Center (HCC) has proudly served the residents of the Town of Herndon and surrounding areas for 40 years! Thank you to everyone who has worked out or participated in a HCC class or program. We are offering - 40 Days for $40 Pass to the HCC. The pass is good for 40 consecutive days and everyone is welcome to purchase one per family member. The pass may be purchased now through May 5 at the HCC.

Let’s celebrate the past 40 years and hope for a healthier and stronger community for the decades to come.

Preschool, 2019-2020 School Year Registration

Exciting new changes are coming to the Herndon Community Center Preschool. Now ages 4 & 5 will meet daily Monday through Friday, 9am-12pm, with an emphasis on skills needed to enter kindergarten, plus field trips, outside free play, music, swimming and holiday activities to celebrate diversity in our classroom. Children must be 4 by September 30, 2019.

Preschool Prep will focus on ages 3 & 4 and they will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm.

 

Our interactive, play-based curriculum fosters your child’s sense of responsibility and independence through daily activities. Parents and children love our outdoor courtyard for play, games, and arts & crafts, while enjoying on-site access to a full-sized gymnasium, large outdoor playground and indoor swimming pool. The program will run September 9-June 12 (generally following Fairfax County Public School schedule).

Registration is ongoing*. To learn more, contact Kimmie Alcorn at Kimmie.Alcorn@herndon-va.gov or 703-435-6800 x 2119.

 

*A $75 nonrefundable deposit and child’s proof of age (such as birth certificate or passport) are due at the time of registration. Fees are payable on a convenient payment plan of 10 installments. 

Looking for Rewarding Part-Time Work?

Working for the Town of Herndon allows you to make a difference in your local community, while teaching others to succeed in their health and recreation pursuits. Our part-time staff enjoy great benefits, like free use of the Herndon Community Center and the golf course during non-peak times. Learn more about jobs with the Town of Herndon. We are currently looking for:

Friends of Runnymede Monthly Bird Walks

On the second Saturday of each month, the Friends of Runnymede will host a bird walk in Runnymede Park. Join them on Saturday, April 13, 8am. Meet in the parking lot. Bring binoculars, or borrow a pair of theirs. Free and no registration required.

Bike To Work Day - Friday, May 17

Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite you to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work. Be one of the first 20,000 to register and attend this FREE EVENT, then bike to your choice of more than 100 pit stops in DC, MD, and VA and receive a free T-shirt, refreshments, and be entered into a raffle for a new bicycle. Herndon’s pit stop on the Town Hall Green, just off the W&OD Trail, is open from 5:30-10am and 4:30-6pm. Sign-up today!

Kings Dominion & Soak City Discounted Tickets

The Herndon Parks and Recreation Department is now selling 2019 Kings Dominion & Soak City discounted tickets in conjunction with the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society.

There are two ticket options:

1. Good Any Day - $41 valid any 2019 park operating day except park rental days

2. Super Saver Day - $39 valid on the following dates except park rental days:

Tickets are for ages 3 & up. There are no returns for online sales. Ticket prices do not include parking.

Visit the Herndon VRPS Ticket portal and use Username: KDVRPSHN and Password: KDVRPSHN.